48 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Education if she will outline (1) the total amount of money received by her Department under the current Lingua Programme, (2) the number of schools which have received direct grants under the programme to date and (3) the number of schools which will receive grant aid during the next school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
48 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Education if she will outline (1) the total amount of money received by her Department under the current Lingua Programme, (2) the number of schools which have received direct grants under the programme to date and (3) the number of schools which will receive grant aid during the next school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
13 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Energy if he will outline his policy in regard to the provision of assistance for wind generation projects under the Valoren programme; if there has been a review of the Irish Valoren programme to date by or on behalf of the European Commission; if so, the results of this review; if he has received an application for such assistance from two firms (details supplied) in response to an invitation for tenders last October; if so, when these applications were received; if planning permission has been obtained for the developments in question; whether time has been allowed after approval of one or other, or both of these projects for an environmental impact assessment to be done; if any committee is being set up to consider applications of this kind; whether any deadline exists under the terms of the Valoren programme for the commencement of the projects; whether any delay by him in considering these applicants could prejudice the success of the project in question; if terms exist for the sale of any energy generated by the project to the electricity grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
23 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if any immunity from criminal prosecution, in any matter, has been granted to a person (details supplied) by or on behalf of his Department or by a body under their aegis in any matter in the past year.
15 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Justice if his attention has been drawn to a media report of 19 February 1991 relating a cancer link with the use of radar guns for speed checks; if he will confirm that no such risk is attached to the use of this type of equipment by the Garda, and if he will make a statement on the matter.
21 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce the reason he has not implemented in full the recommendation, in paragraph 10.11 of the Review of Industrial Performance, which states that in relation to indigenous industry all strategic and cash supports should go through one agency.
68 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the proposals he intends to make to the EC Commission in fulfilment of the commitments given in section VI (13) of the Programme for Economic and Social Progress to the effect that the Government are committed to examine with the EC Commission the need to extend the disadvantaged areas benefit to disadvantaged farms outside the designated areas particularly in the context of the outcome of the GATT talks.
68 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the proposals he intends to make to the EC Commission in fulfilment of the commitments given in section VI (13) of the Programme for Economic and Social Progress to the effect that the Government are committed to examine with the EC Commission the need to extend the disadvantaged areas benefit to disadvantaged farms outside the designated areas particularly in the context of the outcome of the GATT talks.
14 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the volume, if any, of liquid milk imported into Ireland in the years from 1983 to 1990; the quantity and form of dairy produce imported in these years; the country of origin of these products; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
12 Mr. McGrath asked the Taoiseach the number of vacancies which exist at NCO level within the Defence Forces; if a 1946 regulation is cited for the delay in promotions; and if it is his intention to amend these regulations.
9 Mr. McGrath asked the Taoiseach the terms of reference issued to the study group currently reviewing the Defence Forces; if he will outline the personnel on this study group; when it was set up; if they have issued an interim report; when a full report is expected; and if this report will then be published.
7 Mr. McGrath asked the Taoiseach the number of recruits taken into the Defence Forces for the year 1990; where each of these is based; the number he intends to recruit in 1991; the average age of serving members of the Defence Forces; and if has satisfied himself that his recruitment programme is adequate to maintain a vibrant force.
10 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Tourism and Transport if an application for grant aid has been received from Abbeyshrule Airport, County Longford; if he has commissioned or intends to commission, a viability study for the airport; and if his attention has been drawn to its potential in expanding the tourist trade to the midlands.
254 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Education if she has any plans to increase the capitation allowance for primary and secondary level schools in her forthcoming Estimates.
19 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Education if she entered into meaningful negotiations with the teachers' unions concerning the £75 million owed to teachers since the 1985 special pay award; when such negotiations were held; and the proposals, if any, she had for payment of this money.
254 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Education if she has any plans to increase the capitation allowance for primary and secondary level schools in her forthcoming Estimates.
40 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Energy the basis for his belief that Bord na Móna can continue to operate successfully on the basis of their existing capital structure; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
40 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Energy the basis for his belief that Bord na Móna can continue to operate successfully on the basis of their existing capital structure; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
37 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Education if arrangements exist for co-operation in the teaching of Irish or Gaelic between educational authorities in Ireland, Scotland and Nova Scotia where the language is still spoken; and, if not, if she will initiate joint projects, under the EC Lingua Programme, with the Scottish Department of Education on the teaching of Irish in conjunction with Scots Gaelic, or on the exchange of students and teachers concerned with these languages.
37 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Education if arrangements exist for co-operation in the teaching of Irish or Gaelic between educational authorities in Ireland, Scotland and Nova Scotia where the language is still spoken; and, if not, if she will initiate joint projects, under the EC Lingua Programme, with the Scottish Department of Education on the teaching of Irish in conjunction with Scots Gaelic, or on the exchange of students and teachers concerned with these languages.
11 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if the 1990 ewe premium will reflect the dramatic price reduction in lamb this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
12 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment the areas which are designated for urban renewal in 1990; and the consideration which has been given to the town of Mullingar, County Westmeath and Longford town.
16 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Education, having regard to the fact that at St. Joseph's Secondary School, Rochfortbridge, County Westmeath, there are 615 pupils, a grave shortage of classroom space and only one science laboratory, when the next stage of the building programme will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter.